Association between Fine Particulate Air Pollution and Outpatient Visits for Eczema in Beijing, China: A Time-series Analysis

Eczema is a very common inflammatory skin disease characterized by patches of erythematous,itchy, cracked, and scaly skin.According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, the global prevalence of eczema is 3.33% and the leading cause of skin condition-based disability-adjusted life years is eczema;.The large health burden brought about by eczema suggests high direct medical costs and health care utilization;.Thus, eczema prevention is of great importance in efforts to eliminate the public health burden of the disease.